Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Rancho Cucamonga Criminal Defense Lawyer

Did you get into an argument or a row with someone, and now you are being
charged with the felony crime of assault with a deadly weapon (ADW)? Whether
you realized it or not at the time of the incident, simply holding an
object in your hand can be interpreted or misconstrued as this serious
crime. Before things get entirely out of your control, you need to stand
up for your rights and work with a Rancho Cucamonga criminal attorney
from The Law Offices of Tarman & Shamuilian right away.

Good people in unfortunate situations trust us with their cases because:

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What Is a Deadly Weapon in Assault Cases?

By definition (see
CA Penal Code 245 PC), a deadly weapon is any physical object that can cause serious physical
harm. There is obviously a gray area in the law there, as a particularly
sturdy cellphone could knock someone's teeth out if thrown hard enough,
but who would reasonably consider it a deadly weapon? Even your body parts
can be labeled as "deadly" in the eye of the law, especially
if you have taken martial arts classes. But does that mean you are constantly
in possession of something dangerous to those around you? Remember that
assault is not necessarily the physical action of hurting someone, but
instead may only be threatening to do so. This adds even further to the
vagueness of this law.

Other common forms of deadly weapons include:

Firearms

Knives

Sport clubs and bats

Automobiles

At our law firm, we are prepared to challenge the accusations you face
in whatever way we can. With our years of shared experience shielding
our clients from a seemingly one-sided legal system, we are not surprised
by anything the prosecution can drum up.

Harsh Penalties for Assault Charges in California

Much of the punishments that could be brought against you in an assault
with a deadly weapon case are dependent on the circumstances of the case
itself. Who was the alleged victim? Where did the purported event take
place? How much harm was actually done and with what object? The answer
of all of these questions could escalate your penalties, but regardless
of the details, you will be facing prison time and high fines.

Don't let the scales tip out of your favor!
Call (909) 658-7341 to work with a Rancho Cucamonga
criminal defense attorney today!